<p>In another special episode, Pastor J.D.  addresses the question: <strong>&#8220;Is the Deliberate Pursuit of Ethnic Unity the Same As DEI?&#8221;</strong></p> <h3 data-start="1288" data-end="1308">Key Takeaways:</h3> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">There is an unbiblical DEI that really is about quota and virtue signaling.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Hiring practices should consider the experience of candidates over age 50.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Ageism can be a concern when hiring for specific demographics.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">DEI initiatives can sometimes miss the mark by focusing on superficial metrics.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Experience can be more valuable than age in certain roles.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">The conversation challenges traditional views on diversity in hiring.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Understanding the context of DEI is crucial for effective implementation.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Church leadership hiring should prioritize the ability to connect with the community.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Quotas can undermine the true purpose of diversity initiatives.</span></li> <li><span class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-bodyMedium css-9y6kil">Real diversity includes valuing experience alongside demographic factors.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><em>Dive more into this conversation with Pastor J.D.’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Revolutionary-Transcend-Culture-Transform/dp/0310369622">Everyday Revolutionary</a>, which explores how ordinary believers can live out the gospel in ways that transform their communities.</em></p> <h3 data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Episode Links:</h3> <ul> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen to Pastor J.D.&#8217;s interview on the Bully Pulpit podcast <a href="https://t.co/XifXyAgpK0">HERE</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Watch on YouTube: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://youtube.com/jdgreear" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2874" data-end="2933">YouTube Channel</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-pastor-with-j-d-greear/id1439220729" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2968" data-end="3013">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Listen on Spotify: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://open.spotify.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3041" data-end="3084">Ask the Pastor</a></li> <li data-start="2829" data-end="2849">Become a Gospel Partner: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" href="http://jdgreer.com/donate" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3118" data-end="3162">jdgreear.com/donate</a></li> </ul>